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Dalton's 87th annual Fall Festival attracted people from near and far for some hometown fun this past weekend. With parades, music, a car show, crafts, horseshoes, kids games, a garden tractor pull and much more, there was something for everyone to enjoy. According to Wanda Brogren, event organizer, the festival was a success. "It was an awesome turnout," she said, "just a great weekend for it." The Dalton Fall Festival started in the 1920s, and was originally a simple gathering to celebrate...
Attendees check out classic, rare and odd cars at the second annual car show on Saturday.... Full story
the Newcomer's Social on Sept. 18 drew 46 new families for some mingling, eating, and entertainment. About 150 people attended the event in total.... Full story
Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday (through Oct 11., excluding Oct. 4 for Oktoberfest) from 8 to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. Friday, Sept. 26 Pairs-N-Half-A-Pair Square Dance Club will have a Hee Haw Dance at the IOOF Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. with Lucky calling. PLUS dancing will begin at 6:30 to 7 p.m. Dress in Hee Haw clothes if you like. Sunday, Sept. 28 The Czechs of the Nebraska Panhandle will hold their 44th annual Czech Day... Full story
ALLIANCE – About 60 Panhandle high school students traveled outside of Alliance to display their knowledge of range management at the Area I Range Judging contest. The top scoring team was from Sidney High. It was comprised of Colton Onstott, Logan Uhlir, Tanner Neinhauser and Skyler Arent. It was coached by Pat Welch. The overall individual winner of the contest and senior division was Keith Everitt from Creek Valley High School. The top finisher in the junior division was Pierce Leef from Cree...
Our final stop on our field tour of farms and ranches in Burleigh County, N.D., was a visit to the Black Leg Ranch. It’s owned and operated by Jerry Doan and his family. Jerry greeted us in his farm yard and visited with us about his operation and his commitment to agriculture. It was obvious from listening to Jerry that he has a real passion for the agricultural community. Jerry has worked with numerous associations and university research members over the years to help guide agriculture in his region. Jerry has a real burning desire to i...
Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts are unlike any natural resource management system anywhere. So unique in fact, the system is the only one of its kind and the envy of managers across the country as they seek to adequately manage their own natural resources. One of the things that make NRDs so special is the makeup that allows for local management responsibilities, based on river basins, being overseen by locally elected boards. These board members, who live in the areas they represent, depend on the same water, use the same land, and brea...
There were just a few seconds left in the game, but Sidney High's football team still had a chance to remain unbeaten and pull off a big win on the road against McCook (4-0). Its fate rested on the foot of Jake Heeren and the field goal unit. The Red Raiders trailed the Bison 20-19 and faced fourth down and three from McCook's 13-yard line with just 20 seconds remaining in Friday night's battle between two of the top Class B teams in the state. McCook made a strong push and blocked Heeren's...
The Sidney High boys' and girls' cross country teams both placed first at the McCook Invite meet on Friday afternoon at Heritage Hills Golf Course. It was the first win of the season for either team. The boys finished with a team score of 24. The girls registered a 35. Sidney seniors Jachob Wiedeburg and Hayden Lieneman came in first and second overall out of 72 runners with times of 18:02 and 18:30, respectively. Brody McKnight came in fourth at 18:54. Junior Jacob Schaub placed 13th overall...
